1980 Toyota pickup build

[Mojavewanderer]

Hey everyone, I just joined and thought I’d share my ride, a 1980 Toyota short bed 4x4 pickup. It is still basically stock, and only has about 75000 Miles. It started as a work truck at a summer camp in Idyllwild California, hence the low miles. I haven’t done much yet, but plan on a 3 inch lift to clear 33s, and a spate tire/jerry can carrier. Also a 5 speed swap, it has the original 4 speed knit now. I’ve had some good trips in this truck, Death Valley, the Mojave Preserve, and most recently to Arizona. Here are some pics!

pic1: original truck
Pic2: desert camp off Route 66 east of Ambon, CA
Pic3: Bee Canyon road
Pic4: the Mojave Road mailbox
Pic5: Route 66 near Amboy, CA
Pic6: the desert off I10 east of Indio, Ca
More to come!

 

[Mojavewanderer]

My mods so far:
Garage sale KC lights!
Rear bumper my dad made that has been on at least 3 different trucks!
And a new old camper shell from Craigslist!
I’m going for the classic look with this truck in case you couldn’t tell

 

[Smileyshaun]

man what a awesome ride, my first Toyota was a 80 longed I drove that thing all over the pnw exploring put well over 150k on it . some day I would love to get another and do a resto build on it and have it for a daily driver . best of luck with the old girl keep the pics coming !!!